Owner's Manual
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... the instructions found to the operation of the NEC that provides guidelines for Class "B" digital devices. Follow all installations. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is grounded so as to use only high quality shielded cables. If an outside antenna or cable system is being affected by the manufacturer. 23 Heat - This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used replacement parts...
... the instructions found to the operation of the NEC that provides guidelines for Class "B" digital devices. Follow all installations. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is grounded so as to use only high quality shielded cables. If an outside antenna or cable system is being affected by the manufacturer. 23 Heat - This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used replacement parts...
Owner's Manual
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...indicates the name of the parts. • The symbol "☞ " with this unit 9 ADVANCED OPERATION Set menu 43 Using set menu 44 1 SOUND MENU 45 2 INPUT MENU 48 3 OPTION MENU 50 Remote control features 51 Using remote control on the SCENE feature........... 51 Controlling this manual for your DVD player and other components.... 52 Setting remote control codes 54 Advanced setup 55 PREPARATION Connections 10 Rear panel 10 Placing speakers 11 Connecting speakers 12 Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION Contents INTRODUCTION Features...
...indicates the name of the parts. • The symbol "☞ " with this unit 9 ADVANCED OPERATION Set menu 43 Using set menu 44 1 SOUND MENU 45 2 INPUT MENU 48 3 OPTION MENU 50 Remote control features 51 Using remote control on the SCENE feature........... 51 Controlling this manual for your DVD player and other components.... 52 Setting remote control codes 54 Advanced setup 55 PREPARATION Connections 10 Rear panel 10 Placing speakers 11 Connecting speakers 12 Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION Contents INTRODUCTION Features...
Owner's Manual
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...; Speaker cables 5 ❏ Subwoofer cable 1 Select a monaural RCA cable. ❏ DVD player 1 Select DVD player equipped with coaxial digital audio output jack and composite video output jack. ❏ Video monitor 1 Select a TV monitor, video monitor or projector equipped with a composite video input jack. ❏ Video cable 1 Select an RCA composite video cable. ❏ Digital coaxial audio cable 1 Step 3: Turn on the power and press SCENE 1 button ☞ P. 8 Enjoy DVD playback! 4 En The minimum required speakers are not included in your DVD player and other components...
...; Speaker cables 5 ❏ Subwoofer cable 1 Select a monaural RCA cable. ❏ DVD player 1 Select DVD player equipped with coaxial digital audio output jack and composite video output jack. ❏ Video monitor 1 Select a TV monitor, video monitor or projector equipped with a composite video input jack. ❏ Video cable 1 Select an RCA composite video cable. ❏ Digital coaxial audio cable 1 Step 3: Turn on the power and press SCENE 1 button ☞ P. 8 Enjoy DVD playback! 4 En The minimum required speakers are not included in your DVD player and other components...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers Right Left Center speaker Front speakers (B) Right Left XM COMPONENT VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL DVR MONITOR OUT PR DIGITAL INPUT PB OPTICAL CD 3 Y DTV/ CBL 2 MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER L VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT MONITOR OUT DVD DTV/CBL L AUDIO IN DVR OUT CD DVD 1 R COAXIAL R SUBWOOFER ANTENNA AM GND FM 75 SPEAKERS SURROUND CENTER FRONT B R L R L IN MD/ OUT (PLAY) CD-R (REC) OUTPUT SUB WOOFER R FRONT A L (U.S.A. model) Subwoofer Right Left Front speakers (A) ■ Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal A speaker cord is turned...
... speakers Right Left Center speaker Front speakers (B) Right Left XM COMPONENT VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL DVR MONITOR OUT PR DIGITAL INPUT PB OPTICAL CD 3 Y DTV/ CBL 2 MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER L VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT MONITOR OUT DVD DTV/CBL L AUDIO IN DVR OUT CD DVD 1 R COAXIAL R SUBWOOFER ANTENNA AM GND FM 75 SPEAKERS SURROUND CENTER FRONT B R L R L IN MD/ OUT (PLAY) CD-R (REC) OUTPUT SUB WOOFER R FRONT A L (U.S.A. model) Subwoofer Right Left Front speakers (A) ■ Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal A speaker cord is turned...
Owner's Manual
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...COMPONENT VIDEO Input PR PB Y Output (MONITOR OUT) PR PB Y VIDEO 14 En DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL jacks For digital audio signals transmitted via optical digital audio cables. VIDEO jacks For conventional composite video signals transmitted via left jacks. Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs AUDIO L R DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Video jacks and cable plugs VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (White) (Red) (Orange) (Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Red) L R C O V Y PB PR Left and right analog audio cable plugs Coaxial...
...COMPONENT VIDEO Input PR PB Y Output (MONITOR OUT) PR PB Y VIDEO 14 En DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL jacks For digital audio signals transmitted via optical digital audio cables. VIDEO jacks For conventional composite video signals transmitted via left jacks. Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs AUDIO L R DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Video jacks and cable plugs VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (White) (Red) (Orange) (Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Red) L R C O V Y PB PR Left and right analog audio cable plugs Coaxial...
Owner's Manual
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...jacks. Note Be sure to connect your video source components in Y PB PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL DVR MONITOR OUT PR PB Y MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER L R SUBWOOFER VOLUME STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING FM/AM CATEGORY A/B/C/D/E 1 l PRESET/TUNING/CH h SCENE 2 3 4 MEMORY DISPLAY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L TONE CONTROL l PROGRAM h STRAIGHT NIGHT l INPUT h AUDIO SELECT EFFECT VIDEO VIDEO AUX L AUDIO R PORTABLE VIDEO VIDEO AUX L AUDIO R PORTABLE V L R Video output Audio output 3.5 mm stereo mini...
...jacks. Note Be sure to connect your video source components in Y PB PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL DVR MONITOR OUT PR PB Y MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER L R SUBWOOFER VOLUME STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING FM/AM CATEGORY A/B/C/D/E 1 l PRESET/TUNING/CH h SCENE 2 3 4 MEMORY DISPLAY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L TONE CONTROL l PROGRAM h STRAIGHT NIGHT l INPUT h AUDIO SELECT EFFECT VIDEO VIDEO AUX L AUDIO R PORTABLE VIDEO VIDEO AUX L AUDIO R PORTABLE V L R Video output Audio output 3.5 mm stereo mini...
Owner's Manual
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...:MUSIC, NIGHT OFF • Select "NIGHT:CINEMA" to reduce the dynamic range of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to set the parameter for all sounds. • Select "NIGHT OFF" if you do not want to use this feature to select the component connected to mute the audio output. VOLUME STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING FM/AM CATEGORY A/B/C/D/E 1 l PRESET/TUNING/CH h SCENE 2 3 4 MEMORY DISPLAY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L TONE CONTROL l PROGRAM h STRAIGHT NIGHT l INPUT h AUDIO SELECT EFFECT VIDEO VIDEO AUX L AUDIO...
...:MUSIC, NIGHT OFF • Select "NIGHT:CINEMA" to reduce the dynamic range of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to set the parameter for all sounds. • Select "NIGHT OFF" if you do not want to use this feature to select the component connected to mute the audio output. VOLUME STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING FM/AM CATEGORY A/B/C/D/E 1 l PRESET/TUNING/CH h SCENE 2 3 4 MEMORY DISPLAY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L TONE CONTROL l PROGRAM h STRAIGHT NIGHT l INPUT h AUDIO SELECT EFFECT VIDEO VIDEO AUX L AUDIO...
Owner's Manual
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... can also select the speaker by using "AUDIO SELECT" in "SP LEVEL" (see page 50). English 29 En If no analog signals are input, no digital input jack are connected to the PHONES jack. • The night listening modes may not match that of bass and treble for maximum compression. Display Adjusted speaker FRONT L Front left speaker FRONT R Front right speaker CENTER Center speaker SUR.L Surround left and right speaker channels. Notes • You cannot use . ■ Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit...
... can also select the speaker by using "AUDIO SELECT" in "SP LEVEL" (see page 50). English 29 En If no analog signals are input, no digital input jack are connected to the PHONES jack. • The night listening modes may not match that of bass and treble for maximum compression. Display Adjusted speaker FRONT L Front left speaker FRONT R Front right speaker CENTER Center speaker SUR.L Surround left and right speaker channels. Notes • You cannot use . ■ Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator flash in the front panel display and the assignments of two preset stations with the station band and frequency. See "Selecting preset stations" on this operation with "A5". 1 Select preset station "E1" using 4A/B/C/D/ E and 5PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. The preset station group letter appears in the front panel display and changes each other. E1:FM 87.50MHz y You can select the desired preset station number (1 to exchange preset station "E1" with the remote control, press CTUNER to select "TUNER" as the input source...
... indicator flash in the front panel display and the assignments of two preset stations with the station band and frequency. See "Selecting preset stations" on this operation with "A5". 1 Select preset station "E1" using 4A/B/C/D/ E and 5PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. The preset station group letter appears in the front panel display and changes each other. E1:FM 87.50MHz y You can select the desired preset station number (1 to exchange preset station "E1" with the remote control, press CTUNER to select "TUNER" as the input source...
Owner's Manual
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If the component is turned off, this unit may distort the sound from CDs, radio, etc. y Do a test recording before you have connected a recording component to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot be recorded. • The XM Satellite Radio signals cannot be disturbed due to record from other components connected to this unit. • The settings of TONE CONTROL (see page 29) and VOLUME settings, speaker levels (see page...
If the component is turned off, this unit may distort the sound from CDs, radio, etc. y Do a test recording before you have connected a recording component to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot be recorded. • The XM Satellite Radio signals cannot be disturbed due to record from other components connected to this unit. • The settings of TONE CONTROL (see page 29) and VOLUME settings, speaker levels (see page...
Owner's Manual
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...the output level of each speaker. Adjusts the tonal quality of Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Adjusts the dynamic range of the center speaker. Selects the decoder mode for low-frequency signal output, the crossover frequency, and the location of the front speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals. Adjusts the distance of each speaker. Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Adjusts the output volume of the sources in put from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Set menu Set menu You can use the...
...the output level of each speaker. Adjusts the tonal quality of Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Adjusts the dynamic range of the center speaker. Selects the decoder mode for low-frequency signal output, the crossover frequency, and the location of the front speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals. Adjusts the distance of each speaker. Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Adjusts the output volume of the sources in put from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Set menu Set menu You can use the...
Owner's Manual
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... manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ■ Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use this unit outputs sound at the FRONT B terminals only. When you do not use the surround speakers Select "NONE" (none). When the surround speakers are directed to the front left /right speakers SUR. Choices: FRONT, ZONE B • Select "FRONT" to turn FRONT A and B on and off and FRONT B is set to "ZONE B". • If a DSP program is selected...
... manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ■ Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use this unit outputs sound at the FRONT B terminals only. When you do not use the surround speakers Select "NONE" (none). When the surround speakers are directed to the front left /right speakers SUR. Choices: FRONT, ZONE B • Select "FRONT" to turn FRONT A and B on and off and FRONT B is set to "ZONE B". • If a DSP program is selected...
Owner's Manual
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..., -80 dB to +16 dB Control step: 1 dB 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the input mode or rename the input source. ■ Input assignment A)INPUT ASSIGN Use this unit is automatically set to -5 dB, the volume range becomes -5 dB to delay the sound output and synchronize it with the video image. Use this feature to -80 dB. is useful to reduce the current volume by using certain LCD monitors or projectors. Choices: FULL...
..., -80 dB to +16 dB Control step: 1 dB 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the input mode or rename the input source. ■ Input assignment A)INPUT ASSIGN Use this unit is automatically set to -5 dB, the volume range becomes -5 dB to delay the sound output and synchronize it with the video image. Use this feature to -80 dB. is useful to reduce the current volume by using certain LCD monitors or projectors. Choices: FULL...
Owner's Manual
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...; Multi channel input setup E)MULTI CH SET BGV BGV Use this feature to select the video source played in the background of the sources input from "INPUT RENAME". MULTI CH IN CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD DTV/CBL DVR V-AUX XM 2 Press D AMP and then press Gl / h on the power of this feature to adjust the level of the signal input at each jack. Choices: CD, MD/CD-R, TUNER, DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR, MULTI CH IN, XM RADIO Control range: -6.0 to...
...; Multi channel input setup E)MULTI CH SET BGV BGV Use this feature to select the video source played in the background of the sources input from "INPUT RENAME". MULTI CH IN CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD DTV/CBL DVR V-AUX XM 2 Press D AMP and then press Gl / h on the power of this feature to adjust the level of the signal input at each jack. Choices: CD, MD/CD-R, TUNER, DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR, MULTI CH IN, XM RADIO Control range: -6.0 to...
Owner's Manual
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... operate the selected component. Remote control features 1 POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL SLEEP MUTE CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD DTV/CBL DVR TV CH V-AUX XM AMP TV INPUT TV MUTE TV VOL SCENE 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 BAND LEVEL TITLE SRCH MODE MENU VOLUME ENTER RETURN XM MEMORY REC DISPLAY 7 8 6 l PROG h ENHANCER STRAIGHT 1 2 3 4 SUR.DECODE NIGHT 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 ENT. 9 Remote control DVD player/ recorder VCR Digital TV/ Cable TV LD player CD player MD/CD recorder Tuner 1 AV POWER Power *1 Power *1 Power *2 Power *1 Power *1 Power...
... operate the selected component. Remote control features 1 POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL SLEEP MUTE CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD DTV/CBL DVR TV CH V-AUX XM AMP TV INPUT TV MUTE TV VOL SCENE 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 BAND LEVEL TITLE SRCH MODE MENU VOLUME ENTER RETURN XM MEMORY REC DISPLAY 7 8 6 l PROG h ENHANCER STRAIGHT 1 2 3 4 SUR.DECODE NIGHT 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 ENT. 9 Remote control DVD player/ recorder VCR Digital TV/ Cable TV LD player CD player MD/CD recorder Tuner 1 AV POWER Power *1 Power *1 Power *2 Power *1 Power *1 Power...
Owner's Manual
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... unit. Check that "STRAIGHT" disappears from the subwoofer. The sound is correct. Incorrect cable connections. "SUR. "BASS OUT" in "SPEAKER SET" is set to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. The protection circuitry has been activated because of the HiFi DSP programs (except for Try another sound field program. 5ch Stereo) has been selected. When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is being played. Set "BASS OUT" to "SML" or "LRG". See...
... unit. Check that "STRAIGHT" disappears from the subwoofer. The sound is correct. Incorrect cable connections. "SUR. "BASS OUT" in "SPEAKER SET" is set to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. The protection circuitry has been activated because of the HiFi DSP programs (except for Try another sound field program. 5ch Stereo) has been selected. When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is being played. Set "BASS OUT" to "SML" or "LRG". See...
Owner's Manual
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.... Set Audio input jack select to "OFF". If the problem persists, the cables may be recorded. It is set the volume level Adjust "MAX VOL." "CHECK SP WIRES" appears in "OPTION MENU" is not connected to Connect the source component to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Move this unit further away from digital or radio frequency equipment. This unit suddenly enters the standby mode. The internal temperature is disturbed. Turn on . The source component is set to the analog AUDIO the analog AUDIO IN jacks...
.... Set Audio input jack select to "OFF". If the problem persists, the cables may be recorded. It is set the volume level Adjust "MAX VOL." "CHECK SP WIRES" appears in "OPTION MENU" is not connected to Connect the source component to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Move this unit further away from digital or radio frequency equipment. This unit suddenly enters the standby mode. The internal temperature is disturbed. Turn on . The source component is set to the analog AUDIO the analog AUDIO IN jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... front panel to set menu parameters. Reposition this unit including the set this unit. The advanced setup menu appears in the front panel display. Direct sunlight or lighting (from the front panel. Try setting another code for the same manufacturer using "List of remote control codes" at the end of remote control codes" at any time without making any changes. 5 Press 1STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection and set . Set the remote control code correctly using "List of this manual. Select...
... front panel to set menu parameters. Reposition this unit including the set this unit. The advanced setup menu appears in the front panel display. Direct sunlight or lighting (from the front panel. Try setting another code for the same manufacturer using "List of remote control codes" at the end of remote control codes" at any time without making any changes. 5 Press 1STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection and set . Set the remote control code correctly using "List of this manual. Select...
Owner's Manual
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...15 Connecting a video monitor 15 Connecting audio components 17 Connecting speakers 12 Connecting the AM antennas 18 Connecting the FM antennas 18 Connecting the power cable 18 Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner Dock 37 Connecting to the CENTER terminals 13 Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ..........16 Connecting to the FRONT A terminals 13 Connecting to the FRONT B terminals 13 Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks 17 Connecting to the SURROUND terminals 13 Connecting to unprocessed input signals 33 Low-frequency effect level 47 ■M Manual preset tuning 35 MANUAL SETUP...
...15 Connecting a video monitor 15 Connecting audio components 17 Connecting speakers 12 Connecting the AM antennas 18 Connecting the FM antennas 18 Connecting the power cable 18 Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner Dock 37 Connecting to the CENTER terminals 13 Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ..........16 Connecting to the FRONT A terminals 13 Connecting to the FRONT B terminals 13 Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks 17 Connecting to the SURROUND terminals 13 Connecting to unprocessed input signals 33 Low-frequency effect level 47 ■M Manual preset tuning 35 MANUAL SETUP...
Owner's Manual
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... mode 28 ■O OPTICAL INPUT assignment 48 Option menu 44 ■P Parameter initialization 50 PCM indicator 19 Placing speakers 11 Playing video sources in the background 30 Pop/Rock 31 PRESET 55 Preset SCENE templates 25 Preset Search mode 39 ■R Radio Listening 25 Rear panel 10 Remote control codes iii Resetting the system 60 ■S SCENE 1 8 SCENE 2 8 SCENE 3 8 SCENE 4 8 Selecting audio input jacks 29 Selecting preset stations 36 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component as the input source ......... 28 Selecting the night listening mode ....... 28 Selecting...
... mode 28 ■O OPTICAL INPUT assignment 48 Option menu 44 ■P Parameter initialization 50 PCM indicator 19 Placing speakers 11 Playing video sources in the background 30 Pop/Rock 31 PRESET 55 Preset SCENE templates 25 Preset Search mode 39 ■R Radio Listening 25 Rear panel 10 Remote control codes iii Resetting the system 60 ■S SCENE 1 8 SCENE 2 8 SCENE 3 8 SCENE 4 8 Selecting audio input jacks 29 Selecting preset stations 36 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component as the input source ......... 28 Selecting the night listening mode ....... 28 Selecting...